David has had to leave Australia for emergency medical treatment in Los Angeles while Elton is mid-tour in Australia.

It's understood Elton considered cancelling his Australian tour: he performed in Brisbane - but decided to soldier on after meeting with tour promoters. "They have been having a great time since they arrived last week but David suddenly took ill and has flown back to Los Angeles for specialist treatment," a source said.

"David had various appointments and engagements set up during the tour but he's had to cancel them. Elton was obviously extremely distressed, and his first instinct was to leave the tour to be with his partner when he was ill. But he spoke to his old friend Michael Chugg who is promoting the tour, and in the end they decided the tour - the show - should go on."

Elton also recorded a video message on November 29, 2011 for a World AIDS Day function at the Opera House. Meanwhile Elton has moved his tour base to the Four Seasons after a short stay at Star - apparently preferring some old-school luxury over the brash newcomer.

Remaining dates on the Australian tour are:

December 3 and 4, Hunter Valley, Hope Estate
December 6 and 7, Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena
December 9, Adelaide, Coopers Brewery
December 11, Perth, Burswood Dome

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